Dean of the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (SSHA)

Open date: September 3rd, 2019
Next review date: Friday, Nov 1, 2019 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Feb 1, 2020 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but
those received after the review date will only be considered if the
position has not yet been filled.

DESCRIPTION

The University of California, Merced (UC Merced) invites
nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the School
of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts (SSHA). This is a senior
administrative position that reports to the Executive Vice
Chancellor and Provost.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the
University of California system s 10 campuses. With 8,500
undergraduate and graduate students
(https://www.ucmerced.edu/fast-facts), UC Merced provides
outstanding educational opportunities to highly qualified students
from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus
has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the
cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and
supports the economic development of Central California. The Merced
2020 Project doubled the physical capacity of the campus, and
enhanced academic distinction, student success, and research
excellence (https://merced2020.ucmerced.edu/).

Position Overview:
The Dean of the School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts
(SSHA) reports to the Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost and is
the chief officer of the School, serving as its executive head,
representative, and administrator. The Dean will provide
intellectual and academic leadership in the instructional and
research missions of SSHA, overseeing all the faculty and staff
through a period of growth for the School as well as for the
institution. The dean will engage the faculty and provide the
strategic vision for the School in addition to managing the
academic leadership and operations of the School. Because of UC
Merced s size and the highly interdisciplinary nature of the
University, a close working relationship among Deans is also
crucial, as it is with other senior leadership on campus.
Candidates should have demonstrated leadership skills in a full
range of activities associated with the academic and research
missions of the School. The Dean will oversee the hiring,
promotion, and retention of faculty and staff, guide the
development and oversight of undergraduate and graduate curriculum
and degree programs, oversee all School resources, and work with
campus administration and the Academic Senate on campus-wide
decisions and policy.

This position is a full-time, year-round (1.0 FTE) position.

Duties:

Establish a vision and strategy for the School (20%)

The next Dean of SSHA will be a critical player in working towards
a strategic vision and goals for the School and working to promote
that vision. Working with stakeholders, the Dean will seek to
understand the nature of the School, what it does well, and what
can be improved. The Dean will work with the faculty to consider
the aspirations for the School, and to build upon its strengths to
create and execute a vision for its future. The Dean will lead the
creation of a strategy to drive the development and ever-increasing
success of School that engages and excites faculty around a shared
vision and shared sense of mission. The School s future focus will
be determined in part by current strengths, as well as by
opportunities for growth and expansion into new areas. The Dean
will make strategic choices and invest in the future of the School
in thoughtful and impactful ways that bring faculty together and
enhance the academic future of SSHA.

Recruit, retain, and support talented faculty (16%)

As a young university, UC Merced has an unusual faculty profile,
with more assistant professors than associates, and more associates
than full. As SSHA continues to hire over the next few years, this
profile will change slowly. In addition to supporting the hiring of
skillful new faculty, the Dean will work to promote structures and
programs that aid and develop existing faculty, supporting the
excellent faculty already in place at SSHA to maintain and grow
their successes. The Dean will foster mentoring and training,
particularly for junior faculty, and provide professional
development opportunities. Along with seeking individual
achievement, the Dean will help to bring people together to achieve
excellence across the School and across the University, promoting
increased focus on interdisciplinary work as well as fostering
continued excellence in disciplinary research.

The Dean will be attentive to diversity as part of all work related
to recruiting, retaining, and supporting faculty and staff,
embracing the culture of inclusivity and the commitment to
diversity that is critical to the fabric of UC Merced. Above all,
the Dean will pursue a culture of professionalism, serving as a
strong and dependable leader of people.

Enhance the academic profile and scholarly impact of the School
(16%)

The Dean will be tasked with leading the growth of the School s
scholarship portfolio and will work to build faculty engagement in
research and scholarly activity. At the University level, the Dean
will play a lead role in advocating for and supporting additional
investment in the scholarly activities of the School. In addition,
incumbent will work to further expand existing research programs to
strengthen scholarly opportunities for faculty. The Dean will also
be responsible for ensuring SSHA has the appropriate infrastructure
through which its students, faculty, and staff can excel at
attracting national recognition for its scholarly impact. This will
include encouraging and aiding faculty to seek additional external
funding and resources to support their work.

Manage the academic enterprise (16%)

As UC Merced and SSHA grow, careful attention must be paid to
implementing the appropriate administrative infrastructure to
support the ongoing growth of the enterprise, all while maintaining
and fostering a common vision and shared values. Clear
communication between the Dean, staff, and faculty is essential for
the development and maintenance of central standards to ensure a
common experience across the School. During this period of growth
and evolution, particular attention to staff development will be
crucial. Many staff members have been with SSHA since its early
years and that dedication and commitment must be harnessed to
ensure they are stewards of the School through this period of
growth and change. As the campus matures and the SSHA structure
grows more textured and complex, the Dean must work with the staff
to position them for success in this new environment. Ultimately,
UC Merced seeks a Dean with the capacity to manage a wide range of
responsibilities and constituencies and to ensure vigorous
execution of the strategic priorities of the university.

The University of California, Merced is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. You have the right to an
equal employment opportunity.
https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
For more information about your rights, see the EEO is the Law
Supplement.
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
The University of California, Merced is committed to providing
reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
See our Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and
Campus Crime Statistics Act Annual Security Reports.
https://www.ucop.edu/ethics-compliance-audit-services/compliance/clery-act/clery-act-details.html

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